Peptic-Care Zinc-L-Carnosine*Provides patented support for the stomach's mucosal defenses, buffering gastric acid, maintaining gastric integrity and providing antioxidant support for overall gastric health and comfort* This patented, 1: 1 chelate of zinc and l carnosine provides a unique configuration that is important to this compound's activity. Zinc carnosine has a slow disassociation rate and adheres to the stomach lining, allowing for prolonged protection. Once dissociated,